Pair jailed for planning to join Islamic State
Two friends convicted of preparing for terrorist acts in support of the so-called Islamic State after trying to reach Syria have been jailed.
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‘Around 600’ children taken out of school during campaign against LGBT lessons
The Education Secretary has called for more dialogue between schools and parents after protesters took their children out of school to continue campaigning against the teaching of LGBT lessons.
Police pursuit before fatal crash was correct, watchdog finds
The police pursuit of a driver who went on to kill a young woman in a crash was properly carried out, an inquiry has concluded.
5 Things you should know about Nathan Redmond
Nathan Redmond has won his first England call-up in two years.
Police name victim of Birmingham shooting
Tributes have been paid to a 23-year-old man who died after a drive-by shooting in the Ladywood area of Birmingham.
Petrol theft suspect arrested after asking for help at police station
A suspected thief driving a stolen car has been arrested – after knocking on the door of a police station claiming he was being chased.
Man confirmed dead after wall collapse
A man has died after a wall collapsed inside a building in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter.
‘Young father’ shot dead and two wounded outside primary school
Stunned witnesses have told of the moment a gunman opened fire on a car outside a primary school, leaving a 23-year-old man dying in the street.
Reading boss Jose Gomes impressed by players’ John O’Shea send-off
Reading manager Jose Gomes paid tribute to his players – and those of Birmingham – after they formed a guard of honour for retiring defender John O’Shea when he came on as a substitute during the goalless draw.
John O’Shea waves goodbye as Reading and Birmingham play out a draw
Reading and Birmingham fought out a low-key 0-0 Championship draw at Madejski Stadium as John O’Shea’s career came to an end.
O’Shea hopes for one final outing
Reading defender John O’Shea will be hoping to return from injury in time to make his final professional appearance when Reading host Birmingham on the last day of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Staff at Cadbury accept ‘inflation-proof’ three-year pay offer
Around 1,000 workers at chocolate-maker Cadbury have accepted a three-year “inflation-proofed” pay deal.
Challenger bank OakNorth expands regional presence
Challenger bank OakNorth has unveiled plans to further expand its operations outside of London, in a bid to attract regional business owners.
Garry Monk confident Birmingham can make progress next season
Birmingham manager Garry Monk is optimistic that the Blues can progress next season despite a low-key 1-1 draw against Wigan in their last home game of the season.
Birmingham held by Wigan as points shared at St Andrew’s
Birmingham shared the spoils with Wigan in a 1-1 draw in their final home Sky Bet Championship game of the season at St Andrew’s.
Police name prime suspect in city street shooting death
Detectives investigating the shooting death of a young father have named a prime suspect wanted in connection with the killing.
Birmingham to face Wigan without Harlee Dean
Harlee Dean will miss Birmingham’s final two games of the season as he needs an operation.
Birthday boy Michael Van Gerwen held by James Wade in Birmingham
Michael Van Gerwen and James Wade served up a classic as draws dominated night 13 of the Premier League in Birmingham.
Football club pays tribute to stab victim who was ‘role model’ to youngsters
Tributes have been paid to a “role model” 18-year-old who was stabbed to death in the street.
Neo-Nazi accused tells court Swastika-covered shawl was ‘pagan’ item
A woman who entered a Miss Hitler beauty pageant and is accused of being a neo-Nazi terrorist has told jurors her Swastika-covered shawl was a “pagan religious” item.
Neo-Nazi accused tells jury she was pestered into Miss Hitler pageant entry
A woman accused of being a neo-Nazi terrorist claimed she only entered a Miss Hitler beauty pageant because she was pestered into it, a court has heard.
Neo-Nazi accused tells jury she was pestered into Miss Hitler pageant entry
A woman accused of being a neo-Nazi terrorist claimed she only entered a Miss Hitler beauty pageant because she was pestered into it, a court has heard.
Rotherham boss Paul Warne vows to keep fighting after Birmingham defeat
Rotherham manager Paul Warne said his team will not give up despite facing a battle to survive relegation from the Sky Bet Championship after a 3-1 home defeat to Birmingham.
Birmingham seal Championship safety as Rotherham remain on the brink
Birmingham confirmed their Sky Bet Championship status for another season with a 3-1 victory at Rotherham which left the home side deep in the relegation fight.
Crooks could keep place for crucial Millers clash
Matt Crooks will be hoping he has done enough to keep his place in Paul Warne’s XI when Rotherham host Birmingham.
Lampard takes comfort from ‘point won’ at Birmingham
Derby manager Frank Lampard was far from downhearted following a battling 2-2 draw at Birmingham as he relished a welcome hard-earned point.
Derby suffer play-off blow in draw with Birmingham
Derby’s Championship play-off hopes suffered a setback as they had to settle for a 2-2 draw at Birmingham.
Murder manhunt under way after fatal street shooting
A murder manhunt is under way after a fatal street shooting.
Murder probe launched after man shot in street
A murder probe has been launched after a man was shot in the street in the middle of the day.
Ozzy Osbourne hails Birmingham roots as city celebrates Black Sabbath
Ozzy Osbourne has spoken of his pride in Birmingham as the city celebrates Black Sabbath and the birth of heavy metal.